Store Manager - Kelowna

Buckerfields Ltd; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckerfields Ltd is seeking a Store Manager in Kelowna, BC, to lead a growing team and manage retail and warehousing operations. The role requires strong leadership, customer service skills, and a background in retail management. The company offers competitive salary, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and bonuses

Extensive health and dental package

6% employer contribution to RRSP

Paid vacation and stat holidays

Opportunity for additional training and certification

Qualifications

• 3-5 years managerial experience in the retail/service industry.
• Experience managing inventory within company limits.
• Ability to lead and inspire a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all retail and warehousing operations.
• Achieve sales and gross margin targets.
• Oversee inventory management and staff levels.

Skills

Customer Service

Merchandising Skills

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Organizational Skills

Education

University Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Do you have a good working knowledge of pet, garden, farm, feed, and livestock products?

Buckerfields Kelowna, BCis seeking to hire a Store Manager to lead our fast paced, growing, knowledgeable team, and effectively manage our ongoing retail and warehousing operations in a safe and healthy manner.

Long before sustainability became headline news, Buckerfields was a pioneer in providing home, garden, and farm products to customers who know that true value is found in quality supplies that benefit our families, our animals, and mother nature. Our staff are happy to share knowledge and help our customers with their latest projects. We’re here to take care of our customers - it just comes naturally to us. If this sounds like you, apply today!

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and opportunity for substantial on-target bonus – ask us for more details!
• Extensive health and dental package after the required waiting period*
• 6% employer contribution to a group RRSP after the required waiting period*
• Paid vacation and stat holidays
• Opportunity for additional training and certification

*Benefits are subject to change at any time, at the sole discretion of the Employer

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of all retail and warehousing operations at Buckerfields’ Kelowna Store location.

The objective of this position is to organize, direct, and control all operations required in:

• Achieving sales and gross margin targets,
• Managing inventory levels and improving inventory turns, and
• Managing staff and staffing levels,

Consistent with the short-, medium- and long-term goals, objectives, and budgets of the Company as a whole.

Provide substitute support for other positions / areas / levels of the store, as required to maintain operations

May be required to travel and provide additional support to other Buckerfields’ locations, from time to time

Other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service and merchandising skills, and ability to understand customer needs and the local customer market
• Strong ability to effectively lead, coach and inspire a positive team of employees in a fast-paced, environment
• Experience with effectively managing inventory levels / turns, inventory purchasing and inventory pricing within Company guidelines and limits
• Exceptional organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to multitask
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make rational decisions
• Minimum 3-5 years managerial experience in the retail / service industry with increasing levels of responsibility
• Knowledge and experience with computer software, including Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Power BI, etc.), Counterpoint, etc.
• A university degree in a related field, such as Business Administration, will be seen as an asset

Availability:

• 40 hours a week, minimum
• Days and hours of work may vary and employee will be required to work weekends and statutory holidays, as required

Please contact Mikaela Alldred at Buckerfields Head Office to apply for this position or to request additional information.